As part of BiPSU’s Integrated Community Extension Services Program (ICESP), Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Extension Office, in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) Biliran Division, successfully hosted a Training Workshop on Conceptualization and Writing Basic Action Research on March 1, at the university’s Hyflex Audio-Visual Center. 

More than 50 selected DepEd teachers from various local schools participated in the workshop, which aimed to empower educators by providing them with the skills to become reflective practitioners and active contributors to educational progress. 

This training,conducted as part of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) signed between BiPSU and DepEd on November 21, 2024,  emphasized the importance of research as a tool for addressing real-world classroom challenges. 

Dr. Analiza B. Calles, chair of the Doctor of Education program, noted in her welcome remarks, “This initiative is a manifestation of your eagerness to take significant efforts toward improving your skills in writing basic and action research to promote educational practices, particularly within the Division of Biliran,” she said.  

Dr. Calles also noted that this workshop allows teachers to refine their pedagogical practices, enhance curriculum implementation, and contribute to a more engaging and effective learning environment.

Meanwhile, Dr. Claire Theresa S. Bentor, SGS faculty explained that this workshop is designed to ensure that teachers can develop interventions to classroom challenges based on their own firsthand experiences. “By doing so, the solutions will be more responsive, localized, and impactful in improving the quality of education,” she added.  

The workshop began with an orientation on the DepEd Research Agenda and Niches by Dr. Junasis Cajipe, head teacher III at Caibiran National High School. Following this, the participants were guided through essential topics on action research, with Dr. Rufo A. Labarrete, faculty member at the College of Education at Leyte Normal University (LNU), leading a session on identifying basic action research problems. 

Dr. Ernil D. Sumayao, SGS faculty, then provided valuable insights on writing the introduction to action research.

During the hands-on training, participants learned how to conceptualize and write basic action research, focusing on identifying classroom issues, creating practical solutions, to enhance student learning outcomes. The workshop was seen as a crucial step in helping teachers build a stronger connection between theory and practice, promoting a culture of continuous improvement in education.

The event concluded with the presentation of outputs, where participants shared their action research drafts, reflecting their eagerness to implement their newfound knowledge in their classrooms.

Looking ahead, additional workshops will be held as part of the three-year partnership between BiPSU and DepEd, aimed at further strengthening the professional development of educators in the province. These workshops are coordinated with the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), where many of the participating teachers are pursuing their master’s and post-graduate studies.

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[This news aligns with SDG No. 4: Quality Education.]